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alexjohnson100
in About Brooklyn 10 years and 1 month ago
Good small brokers (mom and pop realtors) in park slope area?
Hi all, I have lived in the area since ’98 and finally have means to buy. Same story you’ve likely heard again and again. I’m…
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asimplenoise
in Garden 10 years and 1 month ago
shrub trimming
We installed about 15 bushes and trees (all less than 5ft tall) last summer and want to give them a haircut as they’ve grown at…
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stella2009
in Dept. of Buildings (DOB) 10 years and 1 month ago
Work completed/ Job remains open
The work has been filed and completed (over 3 years ago) while the permits were current/displayed…however we did not close the job – this was…
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mzmisdacutljvesg
in Renovation 10 years and 1 month ago
Help! What's the deal with interior "convenience" stairs for a duplex.
I just purchased a duplex condo in Manhattan and the stairs to the upper level are in a poor position. (There is awkward 20″ ledge…
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brooklynbemused
in Roofers 10 years and 1 month ago
Fabulous Tree Removal company
I recently asked for recommendations for a tree removal company. I ended up using JC tree care. They came and removed two 50′ tall maples…
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mzmisdacutljvesg
in Heating and Cooling 10 years and 1 month ago
Converting single pipe radiators to a central control thermostat/zoned system
Just starting a gut renovation of a condo loft. The space has old single pipe radiators that make the apt way too hot in the…
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vanetc
in Heating and Cooling 10 years and 1 month ago
looking for someone good to repair tankless water heater...
We’ve had decent luck with our tankless water heater – but it conked out today (seems to be a fan issue), and I’m having trouble…
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dangermouse
in Zoning 10 years and 1 month ago
Change of Use? How long?
In a commercial building, is it considered a Change of Use when converting Office to Retail? In addition, how long do the approvals typically take?
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mzmisdacutljvesg
in Building Code 10 years and 1 month ago
Public roof deck
Hi there, I just bought a top floor duplex, that is in converted loft building that went condo in the mid-80s. At the time, they…
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bkdocumentary
in Cleaning and Maid Services 10 years and 5 months ago
Going Rate to Take Out Trash/Sweep?
I live in Park Slope and was hoping someone could tell me what is the going rate for someone to come by twice a week…
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chfw
in About Brooklyn 10 years and 4 months ago
Building maintenance company recommendations
Hi. We are looking for an insured building maintenance company for our 8-unit coop in Clinton Hill to take care of basic maintenance (trash, snow…
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dawntawn
in General Discussion 10 years and 1 month ago
Thumbs up for our architect & contractor
I would like to give a glowing shout out to Bparc (bparc.com) – the architects of our recent renovation of a landmarked Victorian, which included…
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dawntawn
in General Discussion 10 years and 1 month ago
Thumbs up for our architect & contractor
I would like to give a glowing shout out to Bparc (bparc.com) – the architects of our recent renovation of a landmarked Victorian, which included…
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microfiche
in Fencing 10 years and 1 month ago
Recommendation to get driveway gate installed
Need a recommendation to get a double gate installed across our driveway – Ditmas Park area. Many Thanks
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GUT RENOVATION NEXT DOOR - CIGARETTE SMOKE PENETRATING MY BROWNSTONE
Hi everyone, A developer is doing a gut renovation in the brownstone next door. His workers are smoking while working and my entire house smells…
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peaceout
in About Brooklyn 10 years and 1 month ago
FS: Still in box: 3rd Generation Nest Thermostat
Unfortunately we are unable to use the Nest with our heating /AC system. Even more unfortunately, we missed the deadline when this could be returned…
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ps158
in Roofers 10 years and 1 month ago
draining boiler - how to dispose of the water?
We just went through our first winter as home owners (I realize I should have asked this sooner…) When we drain our boiler, we’ve been…
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kcc414
in Renovation 10 years and 1 month ago
Remove walls on parlor level - cost?
I am sure this is at least an often desired, if not often done renovation. What is the approximate cost to remove the two walls…
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